Arthritis and Nutrition: Tips on Eating Well and Feeling Better Amber D. Wolfe, M.S. Arthritis Foundation, Heartland Region Thursday, May 26 3:00 p.m. EDT

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Nutrition and Your Arthritis Get Tips on Eating Well and Feeling Better! Amber D. Wolfe, M.S. Arthritis Foundation, Heartland Region

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting over 50 million adults and 300,000 children. Can the foods you eat cause or affect your arthritis? That is a very common question posed to the Arthritis Foundation, and this webinar will address some of the issues related to diet and overall nutrition. Because symptoms of arthritis can vary from day to day, it is natural to think that what you ate yesterday might have caused or reduced the pain you feel today.

The goal of this one-hour webinar is to: **identify the roles foods may play in arthritis, **to understand obesity as it affects the weight-bearing joints, **how to find a healthy-well-balanced diet, explore supplements, and to **introduce several educational resources that are available for use in these areas.

Webinar Topics Arthritis-Food Connection Diet and Inflammation Guide to a Healthy Diet Good Supplements vs. Unproven Diet Claims Arthritis Foundation Resources

Managing Arthritis Three main tactics: Control symptoms Get moving Maintain a healthy weight

What Causes Inflammation? Obesity Genetics and family history Lack of moderate exercise Stress Diet Age

How Does A Healthy Diet Affect Arthritis? Symptom reduction Weight control Immune system support Protection from chronic illness

What is a “Good” Diet Eat a variety of healthy foods Maintain a healthy weight Eat fat and cholesterol in moderation Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grains Use sugar and salt in moderation Drink alcohol in moderation Consume your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

Water Delivers nutrients to joints Helps excrete toxins 6 or more 8 oz. glasses per day, more if you exercise regularly Avoid adding sweeteners With certain medications, needs are higher

Diet and Inflammation Pro-Inflammatory Foods – “damaged fats” – Foods high on the glycemic index Anti-Inflammatory Foods – Healthy fats – Whole foods – Vitamin D

Foods That Inflame refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries French fries and other fried foods soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot dogs, sausage) margarine, shortening, and lard

Foods That Combat Inflammation tomatoes and other yellow/orange/red vegetables olive oil and other Omega-3 fatty acids dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards nuts and seeds like almonds and walnuts beans fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines citrus and other fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges dark chocolate whole grains

“Good” Supplements Turmeric Powder Fish Oil Avocado-Soybean Oil Flaxseed Ginger Root Powder Pine Bark Powder Rose Hips FDA “ Approval” vs. “Regulation” - do your homework! Arthritis Foundation Supplement Guide

Specific Arthritis Diets There are no scientifically claimed “cure-all” diets and nutritional supplements Watch out for diet and supplement frauds Ask specific questions about when determining whether or not a diet is appropriate Everyone is different

Why Start Eating Better Now? Reduced inflammation Increased heart health Lower risk of chronic illness Vitality Energy

What Can You Do? Be aware of what affects you Seek advise from a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist Talk to friends and family about diet changes and need of support Use food to nourish rather than to stimulate or entertain

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Your Exercise Solution How it Works Exercise can help ease arthritis pain – but which one is best? The answer is as unique as you are. Your Exercise SolutionSM tool provides a personalized exercise plan. Once you login, you will be able to: Identify where you have pain Select your current fitness level Choose an activity that is right for you Learn modifications that let you exercise safely

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